BIRD OF THE WEEK

Cape May Warbler

Cape May Warbler is a fairly common migrant that passes through New Jersey en route to its breeding or wintering grounds. Its Latin name, tigrina, is a far more accurate way to describe it, especially the vividly tiger-striped male. (Females and juveniles are also striped, but in more subdued colors.)

Breeding males stake out their territories with thin, high-pitched songs that are a challenge for many people to hear. (Audio: Andrew Spencer,XC181946.)

Time to vote in all PLANET EARTH groups contest is the 19th every month

Time to vote is the 19th. Photo must be in group pool.March 19th, 2019

Time to vote in all PLANET EARTH groups contests

Voting over last day of the month.

Voting over last day of the month.March 31st, 2019

10days to go.

UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) New Updates and Galleries

Set up with modest goals in 1950, UNHCR has since helped tens of millions of people, picking up two Nobel Peace Prizes along the way for its vital humanitarian work.

For those forced to flee their homes, normally because of war or persecution, the UN refugee agency is often the last hope for a return to a normal life. Today, a staff of around 6,300 in more than 110 countries help some 32.9 million people in need.

A wide selection of images from the UN refugee agency’s photo archives can be accessed on Flickr. Our collection of photographs portray the daily lives of uprooted people around the world and show UNHCR staff at work.

Images can serve as a powerful tool to raise awareness about UNHCR and the millions of vulnerable people that the agency helps. Please help the refugee cause by taking photos and posting them on your blogs, websites and social media platforms. But don’t forget to credit UNHCR and the photographer.UNHCR